tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post9032709919549930396..comments2024-03-07T23:20:49.790-07:00Comments on Genealogy's Star: The Perfect Citation StormJames Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989059644120454647noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-6246655179189678832011-06-05T10:33:08.771-07:002011-06-05T10:33:08.771-07:00I am probably at level 11, but as full time facult...I am probably at level 11, but as full time faculty I used to teach Writing Intensive college level courses (MLA). In school we used Chicago style (dating myself). As I mentioned on an earlier post, if you really wanted me to do it a particular way, provide an citation engine for the public, not just in a proprietary software. <br /><br />I agree with you. For research purposes, can't say I am picky to whether a citation has a : or ; just give me a way to get back to the source.Kathleen Brandt, Professional Genealogisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985508112616184739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-84594852010442429802011-06-02T22:21:39.777-07:002011-06-02T22:21:39.777-07:00I'm somewhere between nine and twelve. I can&#...I'm somewhere between nine and twelve. I can't understand why genealogists, if they need to cite consistently and according to a set of rules, cannot use one of the recognised systems from academia.<br /><br />Genealogy for me is not a formal academic pursuit; it's a hobby, a passion, an obsession and fun. I've cited using APA, Harvard and MLA according to the requirements of various academic institutions because it was a course requirement.<br /><br />When we are trying to find a house, cemetery or other landmark we do not say that one must only use a printed map, verbal directions, printed directions or a GPS system. We use that with which we are most comfortable. All of these are valid if they lead us to the place we want to go. <br /><br />Similarly with genealogy if a citation leads one to the desired resource then it has done its job.<br /><br />I cite not to demonstrate my ability to adhere to a set of rules but so that I and others can find a resource.GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-82676218323255628932011-06-02T19:16:05.703-07:002011-06-02T19:16:05.703-07:00Very true. I am somewhat of a 10--I used MLA in th...Very true. I am somewhat of a 10--I used MLA in the course of receiving my undergraduate and graduate degrees in English, but the truth is I never really cared about citation styles back then either. I always loved the professors who seemed the most logical about the whole thing: it doesn't matter how you cite, as long as you use all the information necessary and are CONSISTENT.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251821175075255774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-29104745132600121892011-06-02T18:35:26.326-07:002011-06-02T18:35:26.326-07:00OK I am not afraid to admit my level. I am a Leve...OK I am not afraid to admit my level. I am a Level 9 with the exception that I do know who ESM is.<br /><br />Fear of not citing sources correctly needs to be banished. My advice to newbies is to ask "Where did I get that piece of information" and then simply write the answer as completely as possible. 99% of the time their answer has all the components for a proper citation.Sheri Fenleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01720122119370691488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-19948317857313895402011-06-02T16:39:50.216-07:002011-06-02T16:39:50.216-07:00I laughed so hard at your list that I couldn't...I laughed so hard at your list that I couldn't really tell you what level I inhabit (I expect somewhere between 10 and 12). But I worked for 30 years as a copy-editor so I do care about citation form. I'm not sure I'm a purist or will ever become one; I AM sure that I can learn some points on clarity and usefulness from them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551274264418341175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-6793579356918153532011-06-02T14:54:05.034-07:002011-06-02T14:54:05.034-07:00Yeah!! For me, citations are so that I can remembe...Yeah!! For me, citations are so that I can remember where I found the data and can go back and retrieve it again with some consistency.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230436754902585388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-64785649381409186812011-06-02T12:46:38.263-07:002011-06-02T12:46:38.263-07:00I am a 7.75, how do I recognize the Citation Polic...I am a 7.75, how do I recognize the Citation Police when they come to my door? <br /><br />Actually, I have worked as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist all my adult life and it is really difficult to have angst about something that does not deal with life and death...Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714440790407126206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-40169189231893548292011-06-02T12:40:48.800-07:002011-06-02T12:40:48.800-07:00Well said James. I probably fit somewhere between ...Well said James. I probably fit somewhere between a your level nine and eleven. I have tried to create citations in good form for as many of my records as possible but I'm not going to lose sleep over the process. I'm really not interested in being part of a cult but hope the joy of the search will draw more of the public to our ranks.Becky Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375430428083496025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-31577488117430537552011-06-02T12:10:14.996-07:002011-06-02T12:10:14.996-07:00Thanks. I will continue to cite my sources using t...Thanks. I will continue to cite my sources using the best format I can as determined by either 1. EE, 2. My genealogy program, or 3.Luck. I will be sure that enough information is included so I can actually find the source again. I will NOT go back through hundreds of citations I made in my earlier days and correct them to my new (imperfect) understanding of "How it Should Be"; but will use that time for actual research.GrannyPamhttp://www.warrenweb.info/genealogynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527613590529958801.post-12153825634357405892011-06-02T10:54:10.725-07:002011-06-02T10:54:10.725-07:00I'm a 10.5 I think.
I have heard of CMS, Tura...I'm a 10.5 I think.<br /><br />I have heard of CMS, Turabian and MLA, but have used only Mills. You should have listed Lackey too - heard of it. So i'm at least a 10.<br /><br />I don't have every book, document, record, etc. organized (God help me) or sourced (EE help me), and don't worry about the jots and commas too much. I sleep well knowing my citations are OK.<br /><br />So, i'm an obvious 10.5. Nice to be a 10+ in something!Randy Seaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477703429102065294noreply@blogger.com